OUR TEAM
NATHAN FROOK
Local Director
nathan@cefsouthwestfl.org | 239-790-5860, ext. 1
Nathan serves as the Local Director for the Southwest chapter and began volunteering with CEF® at the age of 12. Nathan is passionate about equipping others on how to share the Gospel in an impactful and engaging way. He and his wife Jessica have five wonderful children: Eleanor, Timothy, Hazel, Charlotte, and Simon. In his spare time, Nathan enjoys reading, board games, and sports.
Christine Gustafson
Ministry Coordinator, Lee County
Christine@cefsouthwestfl.org | 239-790-5860, ext. 7
Christine Gustafson serves as Ministry Coordinator, ready and available to help our GNC volunteers, supporting churches, and local schools with care and organization. She and her husband, John, have been in ministry for more than 20 years, including missionary work in Germany and Austria and pastoral ministry in Alabama and Texas. Grateful for the privilege of past ministry opportunities, Christine desires to serve others with the love of Christ, knowing He alone can convince people of their need for Him. She has a heart to see as many children as possible receive faith to trust in Jesus as their Savior and have them and their families welcomed into the local church.
JACQUELINE REYES
Ministry Coordinator, DeSoto County
jacqueline@cefsouthwestfl.org | 239-790-5860, ext. 5
Jacque and her husband Cris (Crescencio) live in Arcadia. Cris came from San Luis Potosi, Mexico in the 80's and Jacque came from Ft. Lauderdale in '07.
You can find Jacque making your favorite drink at Starbucks, watching soccer (football) with her husband, over her laptop working on her education degree or playing outside with her grandkids. Their favorite family thing to do is to go to the Mexican ice cream shop for paletas.
Jacque has been volunteering with Good News Club® for 5 years at 6 clubs, and currently volunteers as the Ministry Coordinator of DeSoto County. One of her favorite memories is getting to share the gospel with a child in a park ministry, using the Wordless Book, after being trained at a CEF®conference.
CHRISTINA EARGLE
Ministry Coordinator, Charlotte County
Christian Youth In Action® (CYIA™) Ministry Coordinator
christina@cefsouthwestfl.org | 239-790-5860, ext. 6
Christina has been serving in ministry since she was 14 when she began doing CYIA™ in Connecticut. Christina graduated Word of Life Bible Institute in 2020 and Liberty University in 2023 with a bachelors in Early Childhood Education. During that time she working as a Children's Ministry Intern at a local church.
Christina is excited to see how God has brought things full circle for her from being a teen in CYIA™ to now getting the opportunity see the children and teens of this generation to know Jesus and His love for them. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jonathan and family.
LINDA LEE
Remote Bookkeeper/Office Manager
linda@cefsouthwestfl.org | 239-790-5860, ext. 2
Linda served as Bookkeeper/Office Manager from May 2021 - March 2025 before moving to Arizona to be closer to family. She returned in December 2025 to resume her role, working remotely.
Linda and her husband, Jim, have worked in youth ministry for over 30 years in various roles. They both love getting the opportunity to bring the Gospel to children and teens in the public schools. Linda and Jim are both currently serving Good News Clubs® in Maricopa County, AZ, as well as Florida!
In her spare time Linda is enjoying being part of an active senior community and spending time with her son and sister in the Phoenix area.
JACQUELINE (JACQUE) REYES
Ministry Coordinator, DeSoto County
jacqueline.reyes@cefsouthwestfl.org | 239-790-5860, ext. 4
LOCAL BOARD MEMBERS
Mike Gravesen, Chairman
Laurie Anderson, Secretary
Adam Winkle, Vice Chair
Megan Sutera, Treasurer
Jonathan Bigelow